The function of the police: various visions

The function of the police: various visions

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Summary

The research consisted of three sub-studies, a study of relevant policy and research documents, two focus group meetings with participants from various work and professional backgrounds, and a number of concise country studies supplemented with several interviews. Four developments were central to the research:

International developments and their influence on the Netherlands: Geopolitical and demographic developments: radicalization, terrorism and terrorist threats, internationalization of crime, undermining crime and its impact on the upper world.

Developments in science and technology, including digitization and social media.

Developments in the social domain, including isolation of the elderly, changes of norms and values, but also the processes of decentralization in (youth) care and welfare.

Developments in time use and way of life Growth of leisure, tourism, events and catering.